The Student Newspaper of Plano West Senior High School

The Plano West BluePrints
The Student Newspaper of Plano West Senior High School

The Plano West BluePrints
The Student Newspaper of Plano West Senior High School

The Plano West BluePrints

Avery Klatsky, Senior Editor

Avery Klatsky is a Senior Editor for the BluePrints, where he focuses on sports and Op-Eds for the paper. He has also been published in the Washington Examiner, FanSided, and several other media outlets. You can follow Klatsky on Twitter @averyklatsky.

All content by Avery Klatsky
Coach Tyler Soukup, who was the OC at Hebron this year, was named as Plano West's Head Coach and Athletic Director on Tuesday night.

Varsity Head Coaching Hire Tyler Soukup Ready to Begin New Era of Plano West Football

Avery Klatsky, Senior Editor
April 30, 2019
The border fence that separates a part of the United States and Mexico.

OPINION: Problems With Declaring a National Emergency

Avery Klatsky, Senior Editor
March 27, 2019
Golf Prodigy Ellie Roth Excited for New Season

Golf Prodigy Ellie Roth Excited for New Season

Avery Klatsky, Senior Editor
February 21, 2019
Coach Tyler Soukup, who was the OC at Hebron this year, was named as Plano West's Head Coach and Athletic Director on Tuesday night.

Hebron OC Tyler Soukup named new Plano West Head Football Coach, Athletic Director

Avery Klatsky, Senior Editor
February 20, 2019
Varsity Basketball's recent win streak showing potential for promising postseason

Varsity Basketball’s recent win streak showing potential for promising postseason

Avery Klatsky and Noah Karesh
January 25, 2019

Rockstar’s ‘Red Dead Redemption II’ is a historic game

Avery Klatsky, Senior Editor
January 18, 2019
Plano West's Shemar Pearl (#30) looks to get to ball off the tip off at the beginning of the game.

Plano West boys basketball routed by No. 3 Allen 71-42

Avery Klatsky, Senior Editor
January 14, 2019
Wolves defeat Plano East, senior guard Tyler Poindexter commits to JWU, and more top basketball news

Wolves defeat Plano East, senior guard Tyler Poindexter commits to JWU, and more top basketball news

Avery Klatsky and Noah Karesh
January 10, 2019

OPINION: Free Markets Would Make Healthcare More Affordable

Avery Klatsky, Senior Editor
December 17, 2018

OPINION: A $15 Minimum Wage Would Have Dire Consequences

Avery Klatsky, Senior Editor
December 13, 2018
Wolves' point guard Daylen Minor (#1) dribbles the ball around a screen set by Alec Zambie (#20).

Anderson, Minor shine at home as Plano West upsets Rockwall 45-48

Avery Klatsky and Noah Karesh
December 12, 2018
Senior guard Ryan Zambie (#5) puts in a layup for two points.

Senior leadership propelling West to strong start in non-district play

Avery Klatsky and Noah Karesh
December 11, 2018
The Lady Wolves celebrate after scoring a point.

Plano West Lady Wolves look to capitalize in playoffs against Ridge Point

Noah Karesh and Avery Klatsky
November 16, 2018
Plano West running out of the tunnel last Friday against Plano East.

Plano West ends 2018 campaign with 63-7 loss to Allen

Avery Klatsky, Senior Editor
November 9, 2018
Wolves' defensemen Shemar Pearl (#6), Jared Brumfield (#23), Jacob Stephens (#2), and Tabron Yates (#48) look to the sideline for a playcall.

Plano West heads to Allen in Final Game of the 2018 Season

Avery Klatsky and Noah Karesh
November 8, 2018
Plano West QB Will Cannon (#4) looks to pick up a few yards on a rush. Cannon threw for 117 yards against Plano East.

Plano East keeps the Wolves winless, defeats Plano West 51-17 in second to last game of the season

Avery Klatsky and Noah Karesh
November 5, 2018
Plano West Head Coach Scott Smith talks with the offense in a huddle in last week's game against Prosper.

Plano West Anxious to Face Cross-Town Rival Plano East in Homecoming Game

Avery Klatsky and Noah Karesh
November 2, 2018
Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) giving a speech.

Choose Cruz: Three Reasons to Vote for Ted Cruz on Election Day

Avery Klatsky, Senior Editor
October 31, 2018
Plano West players Nick Griffin (#19) and Jacob Stephens (#2) run out of the tunnel.

Plano West dealt another loss in 55-7 Rout by Prosper

Avery Klatsky, Senior Editor
October 29, 2018
Defensive end Shemarl Pearl (#6) exits the tunnel before kick-off against McKinney

Plano West Heads to Prosper to Face their Toughest Opponent Yet

Avery Klatsky and Noah Karesh
October 26, 2018
Plano West students cheer on the football team in a game against Plano Senior.

A Plano West Sport-by-Sport Team Anaylsis

Avery Klatsky and Noah Karesh
October 25, 2018
Wolves' linebacker Jared Brumfield (#23) leads Plano West out of the tunnel against McKinney on Friday.

Plano West Downed by McKinney 17-12 on Senior Night

Avery Klatsky and Noah Karesh
October 22, 2018

Previewing Tonight’s Game Against the McKinney Lions

Avery Klatsky, Senior Editor
October 19, 2018
Plano West runs out of the tunnel against Plano Senior on Friday, September 28, 2018 at Clark Stadium.

A Plano West v. Boyd Recap, Looking at Team Stats, and a Week Seven District Review

Avery Klatsky and Noah Karesh
October 16, 2018
Plano West WR Tavarius Garland (#9) hypes the team up in the tunnel before a game against Plano Senior.

Plano West Ready to Face-off Against McKinney Boyd Following Bye Week

Avery Klatsky and Noah Karesh
October 12, 2018

Former Plano West Guard DJ Hogg Signs with the Philadelphia 76ers

Avery Klatsky, Senior Editor
October 11, 2018

OPINION: Internet Censorship is Damaging Our Culture

Avery Klatsky, Senior Editor
October 10, 2018
West linebacker Jared Brumfield (#23) huddles with the team before a game.

A Full Breakdown of District 9-6A Through the Mid-Season Mark

Avery Klatsky and Noah Karesh
October 5, 2018
Plano West prepares to stop the Wildcat offense.

Despite First Half Success, West Unable to Keep Up With the Wildcats

Avery Klatsky and Noah Karesh
October 1, 2018
Offensive lineman Michael Balis (#70) drops the hammer to bring West out of the tunnel against Mesquite.

A Preview of Plano West’s Matchup Against Plano Senior

Avery Klatsky and Noah Karesh
September 28, 2018

We Dem Boyz: A Glance at the Dallas Cowboys’ 2018 Season

Avery Klatsky, Senior Editor
September 28, 2018
Plano West's Wyatt Johnson (#3) reaches for the ball against a Jesuit player.

Plano West Shutout By Jesuit 42-0 in District Opener

Avery Klatsky and Noah Karesh
September 24, 2018

Everything You Need to Know for Plano West’s Matchup Against Jesuit

Avery Klatsky and Noah Karesh
September 21, 2018

In the Midst of Weather Delays, West Unable to Keep Up With Mesquite

Avery Klatsky and Noah Karesh
September 17, 2018

Plano West Ready for Mesquite in Week Three

Avery Klatsky and Noah Karesh
September 14, 2018

Despite Offensive Success, Plano West defeated by Flower Mound 45-21

Avery Klatsky and Noah Karesh
September 12, 2018

After Tough Week One Loss, Plano West Prepares for Flower Mound

Avery Klatsky and Noah Karesh
September 6, 2018
Frisco Reedy Drops Plano West 46-14 in Season Opener

Frisco Reedy Drops Plano West 46-14 in Season Opener

Avery Klatsky and Noah Karesh
September 4, 2018

BREAKING: Former Allen QB Kyler Murray to Start for Oklahoma Against FAU

Avery Klatsky, Senior Editor
August 23, 2018

Dallas Stars Aiming to Raise the Stanley Cup This Season

Avery Klatsky, Senior Editor
August 21, 2018

West Hockey Team Skates Into State Championship

Avery Klatsky, Staff Writer
May 14, 2018

The 2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs

Avery Klatsky, Staff Writer
May 1, 2018

BREAKING: Dez Bryant Released from the Cowboys

Avery Klatsky, Staff Writer
April 13, 2018

What is Extroversion?

Avery Klatsky, Staff Writer
April 6, 2018

A Case in Favor of Protecting Second Amendment Rights

Avery Klatsky, Staff Writer
April 6, 2018

A 2018 Olympic Review

Avery Klatsky, Staff Writer
March 2, 2018

A Super Bowl 52 Recap

Avery Klatsky, Staff Writer
February 21, 2018

District 6-6A at a Glance

Avery Klatsky, Staff Writer
January 22, 2018

Today in History: What Happened On Dec. 12

Avery Klatsky, Staff Writer
December 12, 2017

Why The NFL Should Not Have Suspended Ezekiel Elliott

Avery Klatsky, Staff Writer
December 12, 2017

Toys for Tots: A Holiday Dream

Avery Klatsky, Staff Writer
December 12, 2017

Standing Up for Tradition

Avery Klatsky, Staff Writer
November 29, 2017

The Threat to Free Speech Across our Nation

Avery Klatsky, Staff Writer
November 29, 2017

Teacher Feature: Amanda Tambourine

Avery Klatsky, Staff Writer
September 29, 2017

Affirmative Action: Discrimination

Avery Klatsky, Staff Writer
September 29, 2017
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